General Information Area : 9.8 sq. km. approx Altitude : 413 meters Languages: Hindi, Rajasthani and English STD Code: 0145

Pushkar the sister city of Ajmer, is only 11 kms away from the city. Accounts of this city can be founded in the 4th century writing of the Chinese traveler Fa-Hien and also in the scripts writing during the era of Muslims invasions. Pushkar is famous for its fairs and festivals and for Brahma Temple. It is said that in a battle Lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a lotus flower whose petals floated down to earth and landed in three places in and Pushkar where Lakes sprang up.the bath at Pushkar is thought to be more important than at any other place.

Location :
11 Kms from Ajmer Rajasthan

Tourist Attraction Pushkar :
Pushkar Ghat : Numerous ghats run down the lake and the pilgrims are bathing in the lake's Holi waters.
Pushkar Temples :Pushkar has the Famous Brahma Temple which holds utmost importance to the pilgrims as it is the only temple in India dedicated

Best Time :
Sept-March

Visiting Pushkar :

By Air
The nearest airport from Pushkar is Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Pushkar by Indian Airlines.
By Rail
The nearest railway station for Pushkar is Ajmer, which is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp).
By Road
Pushkar is 11 km from main Ajmer bus stand. Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur. There are buses from Jaipur to Ajmer every 15 minutes, some nonstop. The roads are very good, and it takes around 3 hrs from Jaipur. You can also come by hire private cars.

Accomodation :

There are number of luxury and budgeted Hotels, Lodges available in Pushkar